Albion Park Rail Public School vs Calderwood Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albion Park Rail Public School
Albion Park · Government primary · K-6
346 students · ICSEA 894
Calderwood Christian School
Albion Park · Independent combined · K-12
504 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Albion Park Rail Public School Albion Park NSW | Calderwood Christian School Albion Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1383 of 1,619 | #142 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #4242 of 4,908 | #455 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 346 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 187 | 261 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 37 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 25.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 4% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Albion Park 2527 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.calderwoodcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calderwood Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (60.3 vs 28.5).
- •Calderwood Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albion Park Rail Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Calderwood Christian School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 346.
- •Calderwood Christian School has grown faster over five years (79% vs -4%).
- •Albion Park Rail Public School is a government school while Calderwood Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albion Park Rail Public School better than Calderwood Christian School?
On the Success Index, Calderwood Christian School ranks higher (60.3 vs 28.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albion Park Rail Public School and Calderwood Christian School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Albion Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion Park Rail Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Calderwood Christian School has 12.9.
How do Albion Park Rail Public School and Calderwood Christian School rank in NSW?
Albion Park Rail Public School is 1383rd of 1,619 and Calderwood Christian School is 142nd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.